Tag: Brexit

Online event with Professor Michael Dougan, ‘The New Tories and their Extremist Brexit: What Comes Next?’, Wednesday 12th August, 6-7.30pm

July 27, 2020

After its victory in the December 2019 election, Johnson’s radicalised Conservative Party succeeded in implementing the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.  But leaving the EU was the easy part.  Now, a large number of complex and controversial policy choices, international negotiations and domestic challenges have to be addressed.  And so far, the evidence suggests … More Online event with Professor Michael Dougan, ‘The New Tories and their Extremist Brexit: What Comes Next?’, Wednesday 12th August, 6-7.30pm

Government’s Settled Status programme failing EU citizens

June 20, 2020

First, a big thank you to Bath for Europe for inviting me to be a guest blogger. I’m Véronique Martin, a French Bathonian of 30 years, the co-editor of the not-for-profit book In Limbo: Brexit testimonies from EU citizens in the UK and the associate director of the In Limbo Project. The In Limbo Project … More Government’s Settled Status programme failing EU citizens

The Brexit negotiations – risk of no-deal is high but might be overplayed

June 14, 2020

There is a lot of pessimism among Remainers. Many think a no-deal exit from the transition period at the end of the year is almost inevitable. Social media is awash with such thoughts. “It’s an ERG government. No deal its only policy” (‘Vonpole’ on Twitter on 4th June) being just one example. Even the indefatigable … More The Brexit negotiations – risk of no-deal is high but might be overplayed

Online event with Wera Hobhouse MP: “Being European in Brexit Britain”, Tuesday 16th June, 7 – 8 pm

June 1, 2020

Bath for Europe look forward to welcoming you to this Zoom event, the first in our new series of guest speaker evenings. Wera Hobhouse is the MP for Bath, and a candidate for leader of the Liberal Democrat party. Born in Germany, Wera is a founding member of Bath for Europe. She has a unique … More Online event with Wera Hobhouse MP: “Being European in Brexit Britain”, Tuesday 16th June, 7 – 8 pm

We Remain Relevant

May 24, 2020

As I self-isolate this Bank Holiday weekend, I feel united with millions across the land. We are all transfixed by Dominic Cummings’s brazen flaunting of the lockdown rules he was instrumental in formulating. His transgressions feel like a vicious slap in the face to everyone who has been navigating mixed messages from the hypocritical Government, … More We Remain Relevant

Virtual Europe Day March on Parliament, Saturday 9 May from 1 pm on Twitter and Facebook

May 9, 2020

Bath for Europe has forged an incredibly strong, vibrant community of campaigners. We have accomplished so much together and became a powerhouse in the Remain movement. We miss our marches, rallies, street stalls, talks and get-togethers! Steve Bray, otherwise known as ‘Mr Stop Brexit’, is organising a virtual pro-EU march on Parliament on Europe Day. … More Virtual Europe Day March on Parliament, Saturday 9 May from 1 pm on Twitter and Facebook